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{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2018}}
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{{Infobox rail service
{{Infobox rail service
| name = Pune Howrah Duronto Express (पुणे हावड़ा दुरोंतो एक्सप्रेस)
|color=80FF00| name = Pune - Howrah<br />AC ''Duronto Express''
| image = 12221 Pune Howrah Duronto Express.jpg
|logo=| image = 12221 Pune Howrah Duronto Express.jpg
| image_width =
| image_width =
| caption =
| caption =
| type = [[Duronto Express]]
| type = [[Duronto Express]]
| locale =
| locale =
| first = 09 October 2010
| first = 9 October 2010
| last =
| last =
| operator = [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railway]]
| operator = [[South Eastern Railway zone|South Eastern Railway]]
| ridership =
| ridership =
| start = [[Pune railway station|Pune Junction]]
| start = [[Pune railway station|Pune Junction]]'''(PUNE)'''
| stops = 6
| stops = 6
| end = [[Howrah railway station|Howrah Junction]]
| end = [[Howrah railway station|Howrah Junction]]'''(HWH)'''
| distance = {{convert|2015.70336|km|abbr=on}}
| distance = {{convert|2020|km|abbr=on}}
| journeytime = 28 hours, 50 minutes as 12221 Pune Howrah Duronto Express, 27 hours, 50 minutes as 12222 Howrah Pune Duronto Express
| journeytime = 28 hours, 35 minutes as 12221 Pune Howrah Duronto Express, 27 hours, 25 minutes as 12222 Howrah Pune Duronto Express
| frequency = 2 days a week. 12221 – Monday & Saturday, 12222 – Thursday & Saturday
| frequency = 2 days a week. 12221 – Monday & Saturday, 12222 – Thursday & Saturday
| class = AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier
| class = [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 1st Class]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 tier]], [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 tier]]
| seating = No
| seating =
| sleeping = Yes
| sleeping = Yes
| autorack =
| autorack =
| catering = Yes, Pantry Car attached
| catering = Yes, [[Dining car|Pantry]] car attached
| observation = LHB Rake. Rake sharing with 12261/62 [[Howrah Mumbai CST Duronto Express]]
| observation = Rake sharing with 12261/62 [[Howrah Mumbai CST Duronto Express]]
| entertainment =
| entertainment =
| baggage =
| baggage =
| otherfacilities=
| otherfacilities=
| stock = 2
| stock = [[LHB coach]]
| gauge = Broad - {{RailGauge|1676mm}}
| gauge = Broad - {{RailGauge|1676mm}}
| el =
| el =
| train number = 12221, 12222
| train number = 12221, 12222
| speed = {{convert|72.42048|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (Average Speed), including halts
| speed = {{convert|140|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} Maximum, {{convert|72.17|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (Average Speed), including halts
| map ={{Pune-Howrah AC Duronto Express Route}}
| map =
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}}


The '''Pune Howrah [[Duronto Express]]''' is a [[Superfast/Mail Trains in India|Superfast]] express train of the [[Indian Railways]] connecting [[Pune railway station|Pune Junction]] (PUNE) to [[Howrah railway station|Howrah Junction]] (HWH). It is currently being operated with '''12221 / 12222''' train numbers.
The 12221 / 22 '''Pune - Howrah - Pune ''Duronto Express''''' is a Duronto Category [[Express trains in India|Superfast Express]] train of the [[Indian Railways]] connecting [[Pune railway station|Pune Junction]] (PUNE) to [[Howrah railway station|Howrah Junction]] (HWH). It is currently being operated with '''12221 / 12222''' train numbers.


It is one of three Duronto's operating out of [[Pune railway station|Pune]] with the other two being 12263/64 [[Hazrat Nizamuddin Pune Duronto Express]] & 12297/98 [[Pune Ahmedabad Duronto Express]].
It is one of three Duronto's operating out of [[Pune railway station|Pune]] with the other two being 12263/64 [[Hazrat Nizamuddin Pune Duronto Express]] & 12297/98 [[Pune Ahmedabad Duronto Express]].


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==Coach composition==
[[File:12221 Pune Howrah Duronto Express - AC 2 tier coach.jpg|thumb|12221 Pune Howrah Duronto Express - AC 2 tier coach]]
[[File:12221 Pune Howrah Duronto Express at Pune Junction.jpg|thumb|12221 Pune Howrah Duronto Express at [[Pune railway station|Pune Junction]]]]
[[File:12221 Pune Howrah Duronto Express - AC 3 tier coach.jpg|thumb|12221 Pune Howrah Duronto Express - AC 3 tier coach]]


The rake has 1 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 1st Class]], 3 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 2 tier]], 10 [[Indian Railways coaching stock|AC 3 tier]], 1 [[Dining car|Pantry]] Car and 2 [[Diesel generator|End on Generator]] coaches.
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==Coach Composition==

The rake has 10 AC 3 tier Coaches, 3 AC 2 tier Coaches, 1 AC First Class, 1 Pantry Car and 2 EOG Cars making a total of 17 coaches.


As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of [[Indian Railways]] depending on demand.
As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of [[Indian Railways]] depending on demand.
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It is the fastest train on the [[Pune railway station|Pune]] – [[Howrah railway station|Howrah]] sector averaging over 5 hours faster than the only other train which does the [[Pune railway station|Pune]] – [[Howrah railway station|Howrah]] sector 12129/30 [[Azad Hind Express]].
It is the fastest train on the [[Pune railway station|Pune]] – [[Howrah railway station|Howrah]] sector averaging over 5 hours faster than the only other train which does the [[Pune railway station|Pune]] – [[Howrah railway station|Howrah]] sector 12129/30 [[Azad Hind Express]].


It averages 71.09&nbsp;km/hr as 12221 Pune Howrah Duronto Express covering 2020&nbsp;km in 28 hrs 25 mins & 74.13&nbsp;km/hr as 12222 Howrah Pune Duronto Express covering the same distance in 27 hrs 15 mins.
It averages {{convert|70.67|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} as 12221 Pune Howrah Duronto Express covering {{convert|2020|km|abbr=on}} in 28 hrs 35 mins & {{convert|73.68|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} as 12222 Howrah Pune Duronto Express covering the same distance in 27 hrs 25 mins.


==Train Details==
==Train details==


This train had its inaugural run on 9 October 2010. It is a fully AC train & uses LHB rakes.
This train had its inaugural run on 9 October 2010. It is a fully AC train & uses [[LHB coach]].


==Traction==
==Loco link==
It is hauled by a Bhusaval based [[Indian locomotive class WAP-4|WAP 4]] or Howrah based [[WAP-7]] from [[Pune Junction railway station|Pune Junction]] to [[Howrah Junction]].


==Time table==
The train is hauled by two different types of locomotives & reverses direction once during its journey.


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{| class="wikitable
A [[Pune railway station|Pune]] based [[WDM 3A]]/[[WDM 3A|WDM 3D]] hauls the train between [[Pune railway station|Pune Junction]] & [[Manmad railway station|Manmad Junction]] after which a [[Santragachi railway station|Santragachi]] or [[Howrah railway station|Howrah]] based [[WAP 4]] locomotive takes over until [[Howrah railway station|Howrah Junction]].

It reverses direction at [[Daund|Daund Junction]].

With completion of the electrification of the [[Pune railway station|Pune]]-[[Daund Junction|Daund]]-[[Manmad railway station|Manmad Junction]] section, it is hauled by a [[Santragachi railway station|Santragachi]] or [[Howrah railway station|Howrah]] or [[Bhusaval railway station|Bhusaval]] based [[WAP 4]] end-to-end.

==Technical Stoppages==

[[Daund|Daund Junction]], [[Manmad railway station|Manmad Junction]], [[Bhusawal railway station|Bhusaval Junction]], [[Nagpur railway station|Nagpur Junction]], [[Bilaspur railway station|Bilaspur Junction]], [[Tatanagar railway station|Tatanagar Junction]].

==Schedule==
* 12221 DURONTO EXPRESS Pune - Howrah
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{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
! style="background:gold;"| Station Code
! style="background:gold;"| Station Code
!! style="background:gold;"| Halts
!! style="background:gold;"| Station Name
!! style="background:gold;"| Distance
!! style="background:gold;"| Arrival
!! style="background:gold;"| Day
!! style="background:gold;"| Departure
!! style="background:gold;"| Frequency
|-
|-
| PUNE || '''[[Pune Junction|Pune]]''' || 0 || 1 ||rowspan="2"|Monday, Saturday
| PUNE || '''Pune Junction''' || --- || 15:15
|-
|-
| DAUND|| '''[[Daund Junction|Daund]]'''||75 km||1
| DDCC || Daund Chord Line || 16:23 || 16:25
|-
|-
| MMR || Manmad Junction || 20:17 || 20:20
| HWH || '''[[Howrah railway station|Howrah]]''' || 2,020 km (1,260 mi) || 2
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|}
* 12222 DURONTO EXPRESS Howrah - Pune
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
| BL || Bhusawal Junction || 22:40 || 22:45
! style="background:gold;"| Station Code
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|-
!! style="background:gold;"| Halts
| NGP || Nagpur Junction || 04:10 || 04:15
!! style="background:gold;"| Distance
|-
!! style="background:gold;"| Day
| R || Raipur Junction || 08:22 || 08:24
!! style="background:gold;"| Frequency
|-}
|-
| BSP || Bilaspur Junction || 09:55 || 10:05
| HWH || '''[[Howrah railway station|Howrah]]''' || 0 || 1 || rowspan="2"|Thursday, Saturday
|-
| TATA || Tatanagar Junction || 16:15 || 16:25
|-
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| HWH || '''Howrah Junction''' || 20:05 || ---
|-
|-
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| PUNE || '''[[Pune Junction|Pune]]''' || 2,020 km (1,260 mi) || 2
|}
|}


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Duronto Express]]
* [[Duronto Express]]
*[[Pune railway station|Pune Junction]]
* [[Pune railway station|Pune Junction]]
*[[Howrah railway station|Howrah Junction]]
* [[Howrah railway station|Howrah Junction]]
*[[Azad Hind Express]]
* [[Azad Hind Express]]
* [[Dedicated Intercity trains of India]]


==External links==
==External links==
*http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Search&Key=TOIPU/2010/10/10/3/Ar00303.xml&CollName=TOI_PUNE_ARCHIVE_2009&DOCID=239344&Keyword=%28%3Cmany%3E%3Cstem%3EDuronto%29&skin=pastissues2&AppName=2&ViewMode=HTML
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{{Duronto Express}}
{{Duronto Express}}


[[Category:Duronto Express trains]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Pune - Howrah Duronto Express}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Pune - Howrah Duronto Express}}
[[Category:Transport in Howrah]]
[[Category:Duronto Express trains]]
[[Category:Trains from Howrah Junction railway station]]
[[Category:Transport in Pune]]
[[Category:Transport in Pune]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Rail transport in Maharashtra]]

Latest revision as of 12:17, 19 October 2024

Pune - Howrah
AC Duronto Express
Overview
Service typeDuronto Express
First service9 October 2010
Current operator(s)South Eastern Railway
Route
TerminiPune Junction(PUNE)
Howrah Junction(HWH)
Stops6
Distance travelled2,020 km (1,260 mi)
Average journey time28 hours, 35 minutes as 12221 Pune Howrah Duronto Express, 27 hours, 25 minutes as 12222 Howrah Pune Duronto Express
Service frequency2 days a week. 12221 – Monday & Saturday, 12222 – Thursday & Saturday
Train number(s)12221, 12222
On-board services
Class(es)AC 1st Class, AC 2 tier, AC 3 tier
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Catering facilitiesYes, Pantry car attached
Observation facilitiesRake sharing with 12261/62 Howrah Mumbai CST Duronto Express
Technical
Rolling stockLHB coach
Track gaugeBroad - 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in)
Operating speed140 km/h (87 mph) Maximum, 72.17 km/h (45 mph) (Average Speed), including halts

The 12221 / 22 Pune - Howrah - Pune Duronto Express is a Duronto Category Superfast Express train of the Indian Railways connecting Pune Junction (PUNE) to Howrah Junction (HWH). It is currently being operated with 12221 / 12222 train numbers.

It is one of three Duronto's operating out of Pune with the other two being 12263/64 Hazrat Nizamuddin Pune Duronto Express & 12297/98 Pune Ahmedabad Duronto Express.

Coach composition

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The rake has 1 AC 1st Class, 3 AC 2 tier, 10 AC 3 tier, 1 Pantry Car and 2 End on Generator coaches.

As with most train services in India, Coach Composition may be amended at the discretion of Indian Railways depending on demand.

Service

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It is the fastest train on the Pune – Howrah sector averaging over 5 hours faster than the only other train which does the Pune – Howrah sector 12129/30 Azad Hind Express.

It averages 70.67 km/h (44 mph) as 12221 Pune Howrah Duronto Express covering 2,020 km (1,260 mi) in 28 hrs 35 mins & 73.68 km/h (46 mph) as 12222 Howrah Pune Duronto Express covering the same distance in 27 hrs 25 mins.

Train details

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This train had its inaugural run on 9 October 2010. It is a fully AC train & uses LHB coach.

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It is hauled by a Bhusaval based WAP 4 or Howrah based WAP-7 from Pune Junction to Howrah Junction.

Time table

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Station Code Station Name Arrival Departure
PUNE Pune Junction --- 15:15
DDCC Daund Chord Line 16:23 16:25
MMR Manmad Junction 20:17 20:20
BL Bhusawal Junction 22:40 22:45
NGP Nagpur Junction 04:10 04:15
R Raipur Junction 08:22 08:24
BSP Bilaspur Junction 09:55 10:05
TATA Tatanagar Junction 16:15 16:25
HWH Howrah Junction 20:05 ---

See also

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